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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.15, 4,010.19 and 918.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.15, 4,010.19 and 918.82 is: 1,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.15 : 4,010.19 = 918.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.15/4,010.19 = 918.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.15x = 4,010.19 × 918.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.15x = 3,684,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,642.78/2,674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.88

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